Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot) novel Chapter 2384

I should've known that she wasn't someone who would behave herself. He nodded, saying, "Yeah, that's technically right."

Satisfied with this response, Willow nodded. "Well then, let's get along well from now on! What would you like to drink? Order away!"

He nodded. "Just a bottle of drinking water will do."

She then went downstairs to get drinking water for him. On the other hand, he began his work. After deciding to upgrade the surveillance system around Presgrave Villa, he inserted his code program into it.

Just then, Willow came back with the drinking water. At the sight of the man fully immersed in his work while sitting on the couch with his back straight, she found herself captivated. The way he focused on his work was always so charming, and the sight of his slender fingers typing out code commands was just so cool.

She uncapped the water bottle and placed it beside him. "I won't disturb you, then. I'll be in the lounge outside."

Her heart had settled down. With the man by her side, she felt the whole world was rallying around her; nothing new or interesting outside could draw her interest, and she could stay home quietly without going anywhere.

She picked up her iPad and started playing games. She did play some to pass the time, though she was not skilled at it and was often defeated by others. After losing several rounds in a row, she sprawled on the couch in frustration.

Just then, Jasper pushed the door open and came out. Seeing the look on her face, he asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"I keep losing!" Willow sighed helplessly before her eyes brightened up. "Jasper, do you play games? Can you play a few rounds for me?"

He sat down next to her, upon which she immediately taught him how to play. After listening attentively as she explained the gameplay several times, he took the iPad from her and started playing for her.

She noticed that his hands' movements were fast, precise, and highly defensive. Just as she expected, he won the first round. She looked at him with admiration as he proceeded to the second round and won again. She clapped in excitement, saying, "Wow! You're amazing!"

After finishing three rounds, he handed the iPad back to her. "You're on your own now."

She listened to him diligently as though she were a child. Since he was unwilling to play such childish games, she decided not to play either. She asked him, "Where are you going, then?"

He replied, "I'm going to check the surroundings and reposition some surveillance cameras. You stay here and wait for me."

Suddenly, she grabbed his arm. "Give me a kiss before you go."

Jasper was speechless.

"Just a kiss on the cheek will do," demanded Willow.

The man had no choice but to comply with her overbearing command. Cupping her little face in both hands, he pressed his lips onto her rosy ones, his breath slightly heavier.

Her eyes widened slightly as she felt the intense rush of hormones between their lips. Feeling somewhat dizzy, she shyly closed her eyes, savoring the kiss from her beloved on this quiet afternoon.

…

Inside an apartment in the city center, a mercenary with an aura of bloodlust was gazing at the city with eyes full of hatred and murderous intent. He took out his phone and opened a photo. It was a recent snapshot of Jasper's movements, and in the photo stood a beautiful girl beside him. She was the daughter of the Presgrave Family, Willow.

Inevitably, she also became one of his current targets. All his team members were killed, but the bounty was still available—a whopping 300 million dollars! As long as he continued to finish this job, all the money would be his.

He stared at the girl in the photo, capturing the look in Jasper's eyes as he looked at her. A sinister smile curved his lips. "Jasper Wyatt, I've finally found a way to make you suffer the most painful death. Killing you with a single blow isn't the most agonizing way. It's making you watch your beloved woman die before you that will truly make your life a living hell."

He was Calvin Fitch, a killing machine trained by Moncent who ranked at the top of assassins. He had superb hacking skills and the most terrifying means and physical prowess. The only time he had failed was when Jasper intercepted him and got him kicked out of his previous organization.